This course is a part of HF's PhD week.
Course content and curriculum
The curriculum consists of a textbook, Elizabeth A. Clark's History, Theory, Text, chapters 1 and 6-8, which discusses epistemological problems in the humanities with a special focus on historical research and historical textual sources. In addition, the course presents a reading list of ten relevant classics (articles/extracts) in the field, each of which relates in its own way to the issues discussed by Clark.
Total number of pages: ca 200.
This is a 1 ECTS course.
Course preparations
All participants read the select chapters in Clark’s book. Each participant chooses in addition one of the articles from the list of theoretical classics and prepares to present this and the way it relates to the issues in Clark when the group meets.
The number of texts on the reading list that will be discussed during the seminar meeting will consequently vary according to the number of participants on the course. The five top texts on the list will always be included.
The participants' choice of text must be announced well before the course week. It is highly recommended that participants read all the theoretical classics that will be presented at the course, in addition to Clark and the one they are responsible for presenting.
In class
The seminar begins with a lecture by the course holder(s) on the epistemological problems presented by Clark. The lecture will also discuss the relationship between epistemology and theory.
This introductory session is followed by seminar work. Each participant presents the chosen text and relates it to the more general issues. A general discussion follows, led by the course holder(s).
Follow-up
Each participant writes a short reflection paper based on the discussion of the chosen text. The paper is to be submitted and approved by the teacher(s).
Registration
The course is full. Applicants who have recieved a place on the course have been notified by e-mail.
Course conveners
Contact persons: Line Cecilie Engh (IFIKK) and Anne Birgitte Rønning (ILOS)
IFIKK, responsible department
ILOS, contributing department